Senior Manager, Threat Hunting

Johnson & Johnson•Raritan, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Threat Hunting to join our global efforts in enhancing our cybersecurity posture through innovative services and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, extensive experience in cyber defense technologies, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibility is to research and proactively identify advanced and emerging cyber threats, security issues and gaps, and develop and improve overall operational readiness and response to IT Security Incidents. This role will interface with many stakeholders inside and outside of ISRM to ensure alignment and readiness to respond to cyber attacks, evaluate tools and procedures, and provide guidance and direction as a top subject matter expert on digital forensics and incident response.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of cyber security experience and industry leading frameworks.
A minimum of 6 years in a manager or similar senior role in cyber defense or related teams consisting of junior, senior, and manager level skillsets.
Strong knowledge and experienced background in performing digital forensics and incident response.
Proficiency in cyber defense tools and technologies (e.g., SOAR platforms, AI tools, and SIEM tools).
Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).
Strong proficiency in SIEM technologies and KQL or similar syntax.
Familiarity with threat detection and incident response methodologies.
Excellent executive intelligence writing and briefing skills.

Nice To Haves

Business Process Design
Collaboration
Crisis Management
Critical Thinking
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Developing Others
Inclusive Leadership
Information Security Auditing
Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments
Information Technology Strategies
Leadership
Managing Managers
People Performance Management
Presentation Design
Process Optimization
Security Architecture Design
Security Policies

Responsibilities

Review intelligence feeds and reports from a variety of public and private sources.
Analyze tactics and techniques, develop hypotheses, and perform proactive hunts aimed to identify internal and external threats, security issues, and gaps.
Conduct digital forensics investigations, preserve evidence, and analyze incidents.
Lead incident response efforts, develop response plans, and contain threats.
Create detailed incident findings and reports, and present them to leadership.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Participate in regular on-call rotation to monitor, triage, and respond to major security incidents.
Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence and attack techniques.
Collaborate with IT and backend teams to implement security controls and investigate backend issues.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden threats.
Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity tools and technologies that enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in cybersecurity automation and AI.
Research and development agentic based detections and workflow automations.
Work closely with legal, compliance, and executive teams to coordinate security efforts.
Develop, update, and enforce security policies and procedures.
Prepare and present incident reports, threat assessments, and strategic recommendations.
Identify potential risks and gaps in systems and processes to implement solutions to mitigate them.
Conduct regular assessments and audits of response tools and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of incident response services.
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status and strategic impact of incident response services.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours